Validates BIMI for brand authentication in emails
Validates BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) configuration for brand authentication.
This checker validates BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) configuration for brand authentication. It checks:
BIMI Record Presence: Verifies that a TXT record exists at default._bimi.domain
Valid BIMI Version: Confirms the record starts with v=BIMI1
Record Format: Ensures the record follows the correct BIMI format
The checker performs DNS TXT record lookups and validates BIMI record syntax. Note that BIMI is optional, so missing records result in warnings, not failures.
| Status | Condition | Test Logic | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUCCESS | BIMI properly configured | - BIMI record exists with valid syntax - Record starts with v=BIMI1 - Record format is correct | Domain has properly configured BIMI for brand authentication |
| WARNING | BIMI missing or has issues | - No BIMI record found (optional) - BIMI record exists but malformed - Record does not start with v=BIMI1 | BIMI is optional; missing or malformed records result in warnings |
| FAIL | Never occurs | - This checker never returns FAIL status | BIMI is optional and never causes failures |
| ERROR | Technical failure | - DNS lookup failed - HTTP request failed - Network connectivity issues - Invalid domain format | Technical error occurred during BIMI validation |
If BIMI is missing or misconfigured, the following risks apply:
Brand Impersonation: Attackers may impersonate your brand in phishing emails
Customer Trust Loss: Recipients may not recognize legitimate emails from your organization
Phishing Vulnerability: Lack of brand authentication makes phishing attacks more effective
Competitive Disadvantage: Other organizations may appear more trustworthy in email clients
Compliance Issues: Some industries require BIMI for brand protection
Reputation Damage: Lack of brand authentication may affect email deliverability
Customer Confusion: Recipients may be unsure about email authenticity
Business Risk: Brand impersonation may lead to financial losses and legal issues
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